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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy Source: The Community Giving Foundation The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R.1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May. The OBBBA, with nearly 900 pages…

The New Networking: Why Strategic Alliances Beat Surface-Level Contacts Surface-level connections are easy; strategic alliances take intention and trust. Real growth happens when relationships move beyond business card exchanges to shared outcomes. Leaders must invest time and purpose in building alliances that yield mutual value. Shift your networking mindset: think long-term, collaborate often, and build…

Business Ideas For Every Interest Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ready to start a business but now sure which one is right for you? From side hustles and home-based gigs to e-commerce shops and photography and craft businesses, we’ve got ideas for every interest and circumstance. Side business ideas As a hardworking professional looking to…

How Small Businesses Can Leverage Amazon Prime Day All Summer Long Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small businesses can learn from Amazon and use the same strategies the e-commerce giant employs to drive sales even if they don’t sell on Amazon. Why it matters: Amazon is raising the stakes for its summer Prime Day promotion,…

Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Build a Brand Branding isn’t about size. It’s about clarity, consistency, and purpose. Small businesses with strong brands grow faster and retain more loyal customers. A brand is the promise you keep, not just the logo you use. Start with your story and values. Then build visual and verbal…

Invest in Your Team: Leadership & Workforce Development Opportunities Is your business ready to build stronger leaders and take advantage of workforce funding? The Columbia Montour Chamber and The Foundation offer two powerful professional development programs and have WEDnetPA funding help eligible businesses cover the cost. Leadership Central Penn Applications now open for the 2025–2026…

  June 30, was the end of the Fiscal Year and, technically the deadline for state lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to finalize a budget plan for the next Fiscal Year starting July 1st. As of this writing, however, negotiations are reportedly ongoing with no clear path to a finalized budget plan. Key sticking points…

Scaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer Businesses plateau when leaders don’t evolve. If you’re still the hub of every decision, you’re not scaling—you’re stalling. True growth happens when leaders shift from doing tasks to developing people and systems. This article walks through that essential transition: from Doer to Delegator to Developer. The payoff: a business that grows…

Chamber Statement on Design Group Americas’ WARN Notice Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce   “On behalf of the membership of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, our hearts go out to the many people impacted by the recent announcement by Design Group Americas and their issuance of the WARN Notice to employees. …

Chamber and Chamber Foundation Announce Strategic Realignment Columbia and Montour Counties, PA — The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce announces the departure of Tonya Smith, Foundation Director, as she prepares to pursue new opportunities. Tonya has been a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for workforce development throughout her tenure, and the Foundation…